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Lauren Groff Celebrates Short Fiction Masters Ahead of 'Brawler' Release

2/19/2026

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Lauren Groff discusses her admiration for short fiction writers as she anticipates the release of her new collection, Brawler.
She praises Clarice Lispector for her unique writing style and for exploring women's internal experiences.
She highlights Yoko Ogawa's The Diving Pool, noting its disturbing themes and hypnotic prose.
In her conclusion, Groff lauds Joy Williams as a master of the craft, emphasizing her extraordinary creativity.

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Story summary

Lauren Groff discusses her admiration for short fiction writers as she anticipates the release of her new collection, Brawler.
She praises Clarice Lispector for her unique writing style and for exploring women's internal experiences.
She highlights Yoko Ogawa's The Diving Pool, noting its disturbing themes and hypnotic prose.
In her conclusion, Groff lauds Joy Williams as a master of the craft, emphasizing her extraordinary creativity.